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Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe

Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe That's Guilt-Free and Delicious

This Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe uses fresh ingredients for a guilt-free, high-protein meal that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Can be substituted with another cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil Can be omitted if unavailable
  • 2 cups Orange juice Do not use freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Coconut aminos Gluten-free soy sauce substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon Fresh ginger Grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon Orange zest Ensure it’s fresh
For Serving
  • 4 cups Vegetables Steamed broccoli or green beans
  • 2 cups Rice Cooked white or brown rice, quinoa, or farro

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cooking the rice and your choice of vegetables according to package directions.
  2. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook for about 10 minutes.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, combine sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  4. Once the chicken is fully cooked, set it aside in a bowl.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Return sautéed chicken back into the pan and stir to coat in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve with steamed vegetables and rice, then enjoy your meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 54gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water.

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